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Plants vs. Zombies 2 will be released July 18. Watch the trailer

It looks fun! It has time travel and new plants and squeeee . . . I can’t wait to play Plants vs. Zombies 2: It’s About Time and will look forward to July 18 like a tiny child looks forward to Christmas and . . . oh, it will only be released for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. I have none of those, so I guess I won’t be firing any new peas at any new zombies any time soon.

According to vg247.com, PopCap Games promises zombie pirates, zombie mummies and zombie cowboys and new plants: “. . . the game will be showcased at E3 next week and that while it comes with microtransactions, gamers will be able to experience everything without spending a penny. You will be able to pay for in-game items however.”

Geek.com notes that “Plants vs. Zombies 2 will employ some kind of freemium model, which means there will be a cash shop, and it will probably bother you. The press release states that players can access every zombie, and every level in every world at no additional cost, but upgrades will be available for purchase.”

Sure, sure, I’ll pay. But just let us know when those of us who don’t own any handheld Apple thingies will be invited to the party. Judging from the comments on YouTube, I’m not the only one feeling left out.

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